Cooking Time
Approx. 30 min
Makes
2-3 servings
Spice Level
Medium
Allergens
None
Lentils
Chili Powder
Himalayan Pink Sea Salt
Rice
Vegetable Bouillon
Garlic Powder
Chipotle Powder
Basil
Bay Leaf
Tellicherry Black Pepper
Onion Flakes
Tomato Powder
How to Cook
Our meals are designed to be extremely easy to cook. Follow the directions on this page or from the included recipe card included in your kit, or follow along with the video.
Please note that directions may vary based on your cooking equipment and more water may need to be added and/or cooking times may need to be slightly adjusted. We here at Mogo like induction heating for it’s accuracy and even cooking, but we actually create all our meals on a standard range-top so don’t worry if you are using a standard stove-top because it will work just fine.
Also note that since we don’t use any preservatives, that some of your ingredients may clump in the bags and need a little shake to loosen up. This is natural, so don’t worry!
- Wash and cook rice in a rice cooker or on stove top.
- Bring 4 cups (950ml) of water to a boil.
- Once the water is boiling, add the bouillon. Stir until it is completely dissolved into the water.
- Add the tomato powder and stir until dissolved.
- Add all remaining ingredients besides the lentils and mix well. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes while stirring regularly. Please note: If you want to make the chili less spicy, use less chili powder.
- Add lentils and simmer for an additional 15-20 minutes. The chili will be ready when the lentils are soft. Serve over rice. Note: Remember to remove the bay leaf from the sauce before serving, it’s only for flavour, not for eating!
amanda.meriwether (verified owner) –
I usually don’t like chili, but I let my husband choose this one. It turned out really flavorful and delicious! I did think it was a tiny bit salty, so next time we’ll probably use half the salt. To be fair, I don’t really like super salty food, so maybe you might like it as is. We also topped our with cheese which is bad if your vegan, it great for us plain old vegetarians. 🙂
lydiab02 (verified owner) –
Very good, great leftovers.
eliz.lanier –
I think it is better without the rice unless you have a rice cooker. My friend and I made this, but there were no instructions on how to cook the rice so we couldn’t seem to get the right texture. The chili itself is ok. I think we would have liked it better with corn chips as some reviews stated here. Also, be careful with the spice. I see some people really like this recipe so maybe it’s just a personal preference, but I wasn’t impressed by this kit, sorry!
Joseph Hill –
Hi Eliz,
Thank you for your feedback. We have actually found out that quite a few people here don’t have rice cookers or know how to cook rice on a pot on the stove top, so in a future iteration of the recipe cards we will include instructions on how to do so. Also, we realized that many people find it to be quite spicy, so we also plan on including a note about that in the future as well. Thank you for your support!
– Team Mogo
angelacbeard –
I added some kidney beans. It was spicy so I would use less pepper next time.
Marisa Jotikasthira (verified owner) –
One of my all-time favorites!! I usually add the alarm spice mix, leave the rice out and eat it with crackers or dip some homemade bread in.
Hillary Knowles (verified owner) –
So far, this is my favorite! I added the Alarm Spice and DANG was it hot!! I put the first serving over potato wedges and had the second with rice 🙂 I can guarantee I will buy this again, however, I don’t put ALL of the Alarm spice in… just a few pinches!
Kevin Lee (verified owner) –
Although the Cincinnati Chili is more to my tastes, the Texas Chili is also very good and has a nice spice. I don’t necessarily think the rice is the best pair for it though, I think it’d be better for nachos, a chili dog, or a chili cheese burrito. As mentioned already, the portions are generous, so you can take the chance to try it at least a couple different ways.
jweston1024 (verified owner) –
The Texas Chili is so yummy! It’s so easy to make (like, too easy). I had leftovers for days (I live alone) and I paired with rice and/or blue corn tortilla chips. I can’t wait to try different variations next time!
Jenilee.Sas (verified owner) –
This kit also makes very generous portion sizes. All of the spices are fresh and aromatic. I added scallions, yogurt, and avocado on top! If you mixed the chili in with the rice, I can see it being great in a burrito.